Turf Tech - Parks & Recreation

City of Midland; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland is seeking a Parks Maintenance worker to perform routine turf care for the parks division, including ball fields, pools and facilities. You will operate and maintain mowing equipment, assist with construction tasks, and help set up events.

The role requires physical work, weekend/evening shifts as needed, and a valid Texas driver's license; CDL preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing routine turf maintenance.
• Removes trash from container and inspects parks for needed repairs.
• Inspects parks and athletic areas and facilities for repairs.
• Maintains ball fields, swimming pools and park facilities. Assists with construction projects as necessary.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in daily operations.
• Helps in set up of special events and sports tournaments.
• Helps with the installation of new park equipment such as small buildings, sidewalls, benches, bleachers, and fencing.
• Works weekends and evenings as required.
• Performs other related duties required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading orders

Hand tools

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Gas-powered trimmers

Saws

Job description

Performs all routine turf maintenance work for the parks division.

• Assist in performing routine turf maintenance.


• Removes trash from container and inspects parks for needed repairs.


• Inspects parks and athletic areas and facilities for repairs.


• Maintains ball fields, swimming pools and park facilities. Assists with construction projects as necessary.


• Operates and maintains equipment used in daily operations.


• Helps in set up of special events and sports tournaments.


• Helps with the installation of new park equipment such as small buildings, sidewalls, benches, bleachers, and fencing.


• Works weekends and evenings as required.


• Performs other related duties required.

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building. Ability to drive vehicle to and from various work-sites. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures bending, lifting and moving pieces of equipment in order to complete work or make repairs on parks equipment. Employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemical while maintaining parks.

Employee communicates with other employees in the work group and may respond to questions from the general public regarding services or specific projects.

Ability to read and understand work orders and equipment manuals. Skill in the operation of hand tools and equipment such as mowers, tractors, gas powered trimmers, saws and other gardening and maintenance tools.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License, CDL preferred.